TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 163

Set 163 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: adorn, perceive, discern, indict, annex. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. adorn · verb/əˈdɔrn/

   to add beauty or decoration to something

   The artist decided to adorn the canvas with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

   Synonyms: decorate, embellish, beautify

   Origin: Middle English 'adornen', from Old French 'adorner', from Latin 'adornare', meaning 'to equip, to adorn', from 'ad-' (to) + 'ornare' (to equip, adorn)

2. perceive · verb/pərˈsiv/

   to become aware of or interpret something through the senses or the mind

   Many people perceive beauty differently, influenced by their own experiences and cultural backgrounds.

   Synonyms: discern, detect, recognize

   Origin: Middle English 'perceiven', from Old French 'percevoir', from Latin 'percipere', meaning 'to seize, catch, take in'.

3. discern · verb/dɪˈsɜrn/

   to perceive or recognize something clearly

   It was difficult to discern the truth among all the conflicting information presented.

   Synonyms: detect, distinguish, notice

   Origin: from Middle French 'd discerner', from Latin 'discernere' meaning 'to separate, to distinguish'

4. indict · verb/ɪnˈdaɪkt/

   to formally accuse someone of a crime

   The grand jury decided to indict the suspect on multiple charges of fraud.

   Synonyms: charge, accuse, arraign

   Origin: from Latin 'indictare', which means 'to proclaim, announce, or accuse'.

5. annex · verb/əˈnɛks/

   to attach or add something to a larger or more significant entity

   The government decided to annex the territory to expand its borders and resources.

   Synonyms: addition, appropriate, attach

   Origin: Late Latin 'annexare', meaning 'to fasten on', from 'ad-' (to) + 'nexare' (to bind)